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Australian Press Council
The Australian Press Council was established in 1976 and is responsible for promoting good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media.
The Press Council is also the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets.
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Latest News
The Daily Telegraph: The Press Council has decided that an article about a serial killer who was released from prison partially breached its Standards of Practice.
Herald Sun: The Press Council has decided that an article concerning a court report of an alleged crime partially breached its Standards of Practice.
Daily Mail Australia: The Press Council has decided that an article about a serial killer that was released from prison partially breached its Standards of Practice. The Council also decided that another article about the serial killer did not breach its Standards of Practice.
John Pender farewelled: Australian Press Council farewells Executive Director John Pender. Two Public Members of the Council are also stepping down.
